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Section 508 Compliance for Federal Contractors Who Need Proof, Not Promises

For contractors and vendors selling to US agencies: your site, app, and documents tested against Section 508, fixed in code, and documented in an ACR buyers can check.

How your project runs

01 · Free
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  1. 01Free Scoping Call
  2. 02Test Plan and Sample
  3. 03Manual 508 Testing
  4. 04Fixes in Your Code
  5. 05ACR and Handover

Industry leaders we work with

  • Chrome DevTools
  • Lighthouse
  • axe DevTools
  • ANDI
  • Keyboard-only testing
  • NVDA
  • JAWS
  • VoiceOver
  • TalkBack
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Angular
  • Adobe Acrobat

The Problem

Your Agency Buyer Wants Accessibility Proof and You Have a Scanner Score

It shows up when a solicitation asks for an Accessibility Conformance Report, an agency reviewer flags your product during evaluation, or a federal user can't finish a form.

  1. Scanner scores

    A green automated score hides keyboard traps and unlabeled buttons.

    Scanner scores

    Keyboard and screen reader passes run on every sampled screen and flow.

  2. Guessed ACR

    Every row says Supports because nobody tested it.

    Guessed ACR

    Each conformance level comes from a logged test result with remarks.

  3. Untagged PDFs

    The user guide reads as one long block aloud.

    Untagged PDFs

    Documents in scope get checks for tags, reading order, and alt text.

  4. Certificate myth

    Sales promises a 508 certificate that doesn't exist.

    Certificate myth

    We explain what buyers accept: test results, fixes, and an honest report.

Your proposal is due in three weeks and asks for an Accessibility Conformance Report. Your team ran a free scanner, got a green score, and wrote Supports on every row. Then the agency's reviewer opens your app with a keyboard and gets stuck in the date picker. Your PDF user guide has no tags, so a screen reader reads it as one long block. Sales asks if you're 508 certified, and nobody knows. An ACR that overstates conformance follows you into the contract you win.

We start with the screens, flows, and documents your agency users actually touch. Each one is tested against the Revised 508 Standards by keyboard, screen reader, and code review. Every failure goes in your log with the criterion, the steps to reproduce, and a fix. On fix plans, we change your code, retest, and write the ACR from those results. Your reviewer gets evidence, not a scanner score.

  • Tested against Revised 508

    Each of your sampled screens checked against the WCAG 2.0 A and AA criteria the 508 standards adopt.

  • Fixed in your code

    We change the markup, components, and scripts, then retest, instead of adding an overlay.

  • An ACR built from evidence

    Each conformance level and remark traces back to a test we ran and logged.

Our Section 508 Compliance Process

From Scoping Call to a Reviewed ACR in Five Clear Steps

You approve the test sample, see each failure as it's logged, review every code fix, and read the ACR before it goes to the agency.

  1. We look at what your agency asked for, your product, and your deadline. You get a list of screens, flows, and documents to test and a fixed price. If you only need an ACR for a product that's already tested, we'll tell you before we quote.

Projects We've Built

Dashboards, portals, and SaaS apps our team designed and built. They weren't 508 projects, but forms, tables, and logins like these are what 508 testing covers.

What's Included

What You Get With Section 508 Compliance Testing and Fixes

A test plan, results for every sampled screen and document, code fixes with retests, and an ACR your agency buyer can review. One team does all of it.

  • Test plan and sample

    A written list of templates, user flows, and documents to test, with browsers and screen readers agreed up front.

  • Revised 508 test results

    Results for all 38 WCAG 2.0 A and AA criteria on each sampled screen, plus the 508 software provisions that apply.

  • Assistive technology passes

    Keyboard-only, NVDA, and VoiceOver runs through your key flows, so blocked tasks surface before a reviewer finds them.

  • 508 remediation in code

    Fixes to markup, components, and scripts in your repository, reviewed by your team and retested.

  • Accessibility Conformance Report

    An ACR on the VPAT 508 edition, written from test results, with remarks a contracting officer can follow.

  • Regression checklist and support

    A short checklist your developers run before each release, plus support while the agency reviews your report.

Compare Options

DeveloperLook vs DIY Self-Test vs Testing-Only Firm

A DIY self-test suits a small site with an in-house accessibility expert. A testing-only firm suits teams with developers ready to fix. Here is where each one breaks down.

DeveloperLook
DIY self-test
Test method
DeveloperLook: Keyboard and screen reader passesDIY self-test: Free scanner plus spot checks
Criteria covered
DeveloperLook: All 38 WCAG 2.0 A and AADIY self-test: Whatever the scanner flags
Software and documents
DeveloperLook: Included when in scopeDIY self-test: Often skipped
Code fixes
DeveloperLook: Included on fix plansDIY self-test: Your team, if time allows
Retest after fixes
DeveloperLook: DIY self-test: Rarely done
ACR from test results
DeveloperLook: Included on plans 2 and 3DIY self-test: Self-written, often optimistic
Cost
DeveloperLook: From $750, fixed scopeDIY self-test: Free, plus staff time
What you keep
DeveloperLook: Issue log, checklist, and ACRDIY self-test: Your own notes

What Our Clients Say

What Clients Say After Launch

Feedback from teams we have built websites, platforms, and apps for.

We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.

Michael BennettFounder & CEO of Northbridge Consulting01 / 03
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  • 1,250+

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  • 5 stars

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  • 5 stars

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  • Top 3%

    Upwork Top Rated Plus

Want results like these?

Tell us what you are building. You get a reply within 24 hours on business days, then a written estimate.

Work Culture

Why Federal Contractors Trust Us With Section 508 Work

Your accessibility claims end up in proposals and contracts, so everything we hand you has to hold up. These habits keep your ACR, fixes, and deadline honest.

  • Honest about certification

    No federal program certifies a website or product as 508 compliant, so we won't sell you a badge. You get test results, fixes, and an ACR, which is what agency reviewers ask for.

  • Tested by hand first

    Automated tools catch only part of the WCAG criteria, so every screen gets keyboard and screen reader passes. Scanners are our second check, not the verdict.

  • Fixes your team can review

    We fix accessibility in your codebase through pull requests with a note on each change. Your developers learn the pattern instead of inheriting a patch.

  • ACR rows we can defend

    Every Supports, Partially Supports, or Does Not Support links to a test we ran. If a reviewer questions a row, you can show them the evidence.

  • Planned around your due date

    Solicitations have fixed deadlines, so we plan your sample and ACR around yours. If the date is too tight for fixes, we say so on the first call.

  • Findings in plain language

    Each issue says who it blocks and how, in words your product manager can act on. Criterion numbers stay for developers and reviewers.

Overview

Who provides section 508 compliance testing and fixes for contractors?

DeveloperLook handles section 508 compliance for contractors and vendors that sell to US federal agencies. We test your website, app, or documents against the Revised 508 Standards, fix the failures in your code, retest, and write the ACR. Testing starts at $750, and most projects take 1 to 10 weeks with a fixed scope.

DEVELOPERLOOK

Project facts · Section 508 Compliance Services

Service
Section 508 Compliance Services (testing, fixes, retest, ACR)
Typical timeline
1 to 2 weeks for testing, 3 to 10 weeks with fixes
Platforms
Websites, web apps, desktop and mobile software, PDF and Office files
Built with
Keyboard, NVDA, VoiceOver, axe DevTools, ANDI, Adobe Acrobat
Experience
10+ years of development experience and 1,250+ shipped projects
Post-launch support
30 days of support after delivery
Communication
Calls in US, UK, and AU business hours
Starting price
From $750 USD, fixed scope after a free scoping call

Reviewed 27 Oct 2026 by Saimul Islam

Good fit

  • Contractors answering a federal solicitation

    Your proposal is due soon and asks for an Accessibility Conformance Report, but nobody on your team has tested the product with a screen reader.

  • SaaS vendors entering government sales

    You're selling a web app to your first federal agency, and its accessibility team wants test results before the pilot can start.

  • Teams that failed an agency review

    Your product came back from an agency accessibility review with a list of failures, and you need them fixed and retested before renewal.

  • Vendors to states and universities

    Your state or university customer writes 508 or WCAG 2.0 AA rules into your contract, and you need proof your portal meets them.

  • Agencies building for federal clients

    You're building a site for a federal client and need independent 508 compliance testing and an ACR before launch.

Not a fit

  • Product already tested

    You already have recent test results from another vendor and only need the report written. VPAT Services prices the ACR writing alone.

  • Only PDFs to fix

    Your website holds up, but hundreds of PDF forms and reports don't. PDF Remediation Services is set up for document batches and costs less per file.

  • Private business, ADA risk

    You run a private business worried about ADA claims and searched for ADA 508 compliance. ADA Website Compliance Services fits better, since 508 rules cover federal buying.

  • Budget under $750

    Your site is a small brochure site and your budget is under $750. A free checker such as WAVE or ANDI, plus the guidance on Section508.gov, is a fair first step.

Not sure we're the right fit?

Book a free call or message us. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right team.

Pricing

Transparent Starting Prices for Section 508 Compliance Services

These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on how many screens and documents we test and whether you need fixes and an ACR. You get a fixed proposal after a free scoping call.

$1k$2k$3k$4k$5k$6k$750$2,400$5,200

For teams that need to know where their product stands before a solicitation or agency review.

$750one-time, USD

Get a fixed quote
  • Up to 8 screens or templates tested
  • All 38 WCAG 2.0 A and AA criteria
  • Keyboard, NVDA, and VoiceOver passes
  • Issue log with a fix for every failure
  • Section 508 checklist with results
  • 30 days of support after delivery

Recommended

For vendors that need failures fixed and an ACR ready for an agency buyer.

$2,400one-time, USD

Get a fixed quote
  • Everything in 508 Test and Report
  • Up to 15 screens or templates
  • Code fixes in your codebase
  • Full retest of every fixed item
  • ACR on the VPAT 508 edition

For products with software, documents, and buyers who ask for more than one ACR edition.

$5,200one-time, USD

Get a fixed quote
  • Everything in Test, Fix, and ACR
  • Up to 30 screens plus software provisions
  • Up to 20 PDF or Office documents fixed
  • ACR in the 508 and INT editions
  • Two full retest rounds
  • 60 days of support after delivery

For Agencies

White-Label 508 Remediation and Testing for Agencies

You own the client relationship. We supply the 508 testing, code fixes, and ACR writing behind it, under your brand. Your client gets one report format and one point of contact: you.

How the partnership works

White label: your client only ever sees your brand

Your clientSees only your brand
You, the agencyOwn the relationship
DeveloperLookBehind your brand
  1. Share the brief

    Send the solicitation, product access, and deadline, and we scope the testing with you.

    • Client needs
    • You share the details
    • Details received
  2. We test and fix

    We test, log, and fix under your brand while you review every finding first.

    • Scope and plan
    • Proposal to resell
    • Your quoteYOUR LOGO
  3. You deliver it

    Your client receives the report, the fixes, and the ACR from you, ready for the agency.

    • Done by our team
    • Your brand on it
    • Handed to your clientDone
  • Your client
  • You, the agency
  • DeveloperLook
  1. Share the brief

    Send the solicitation, product access, and deadline, and we scope the testing with you.

    1. Client needs
    2. You share the details
    3. Details received
  2. We test and fix

    We test, log, and fix under your brand while you review every finding first.

    1. Scope and plan
    2. Proposal to resell
    3. Your quoteYOUR LOGO
  3. You deliver it

    Your client receives the report, the fixes, and the ACR from you, ready for the agency.

    1. Done by our team
    2. Your brand on it
    3. Handed to your clientDone
  • Stay client-facing

    Reports and ACRs carry your brand, and we stay out of client calls.

  • Proposal-ready timing

    We plan testing around your client's solicitation deadline, agreed in writing up front.

  • Senior accessibility engineers

    The people who test your client's product are the people who fix it.

  • Flexible capacity

    Add testers for one federal bid, then scale back once it ships.

The Right Technology for Your Project

Technology Stack

Manual tools and screen readers first, then automated checks, the front-end code we fix, and the report formats agencies expect.

    • Google Chrome logoChrome DevTools
    • Lighthouse logoLighthouse
    • axe DevTools
    • ANDI
    • Keyboard-only testing
    • NVDA
    • JAWS
    • VoiceOver
    • TalkBack
    • HTML5 logoHTML5
    • CSS logoCSS3
    • JavaScript logoJavaScript
    • TypeScript logoTypeScript
    • React logoReact
    • Angular
    • Adobe Acrobat
    • Microsoft Word
    • Google Sheets logoGoogle Sheets
    • Jira
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers on cost, timelines, requirements, testing, remediation, and funding.

  • DeveloperLook's 508 work starts at $750 for testing up to 8 of your screens or templates. Every failure in your log comes with a fix. The $2,400 plan adds code fixes, a full retest, and an ACR for up to 15 screens. The $5,200 plan covers up to 30 screens, software provisions, up to 20 documents, and two ACR editions.

  • Testing alone takes 1 to 2 weeks for up to 8 screens. Fixes, a retest, and an ACR take 3 to 6 weeks for a typical web app, and products with software and documents take 6 to 10 weeks. If your solicitation is due sooner, we test the flows your agency reviewer will see first and tell you what can be fixed in time.

  • Section 508 is the part of the US Rehabilitation Act that covers accessible federal technology. It requires agencies to make the technology they develop, buy, maintain, or use accessible to people with disabilities, both employees and the public. You meet it through federal purchasing rules, which is why you hear about it at proposal time.

  • It matters to vendors because agencies must buy accessible technology, so accessibility becomes part of how your proposal is scored. Reviewers read your ACR, and some test your product themselves. It also matters to your users who rely on a keyboard, a screen reader, or captions to do their jobs.

  • Section 508 compliance means your website, software, or documents meet the Revised 508 Standards published by the US Access Board. For web pages and documents, those standards point to the WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA success criteria. You show compliance with test results and an ACR, not a certificate.

  • The core 508 compliance requirements are the 38 WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA success criteria for web pages. Documents and software follow the same criteria, minus 4 that only make sense on websites. Software must also work with assistive technology and respect user settings such as high contrast. Support documentation must be accessible too.

  • A 508 compliant website or app meets every Revised 508 requirement that applies to it. Keyboard, screen reader, and magnifier users can finish the same tasks as everyone else. Your agency buyer judges it from your ACR and their own spot checks. One untested modal or unlabeled form field can turn a Supports row into Partially Supports.

  • 508 compliance testing checks each screen, flow, and document against the Revised 508 Standards with manual methods and automated tools. Manual work does most of it: keyboard-only use, NVDA and VoiceOver passes, and code inspection for names, roles, and states. Automated tools such as axe or ANDI catch repeatable errors quickly. The DHS Trusted Tester v5 process is one published, repeatable test method.

  • 508 remediation is fixing the accessibility failures that 508 testing finds, in your code or documents themselves. For web apps, that means correct labels, focus order, keyboard support, color contrast, and ARIA only where native HTML falls short. For PDFs, it means tags and reading order. We retest each fix against the original failure, so your ACR can say Supports with evidence.

  • Not directly: Section 508 covers federal agencies and what they buy, while recipients of federal funding fall under Section 504 of the same act. Grants and contracts can still write 508 conformance into their terms, and many states apply 508 or WCAG rules to their own agencies and vendors. Check your contract or grant language, and ask your counsel about legal obligations.

Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLook

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